Selling A House

We’ve had our house on the market for 5 months. There’s alot of damage to our home that insurance won’t cover, so we are just trying to get out from under it. The price has been dropped a couple of times, but a week ago it was dropped enough to get some interest. Three to four showings a day!

Oh. My. Goodness.

It is so difficult to keep the house in order with a family, especially with me working full time. Yet, I have to wonder why in the world don’t I keep it straight like this ALL the time! Yes, I nag the family alot more. Yes, I am grouchy when things are out of place. But, oh, it feels like the slobs have left the premises, and it is ever so nice to walk into a straight and uncluttered home.

All it takes is a little more effort on my part. Discipline. Forging through, even though I really don’t want to. Making things happen, even though I would rather expend my energies elsewhere.

It makes me wonder what would happen if I transfered this same type of energy to my writing. I keep thinking of the interview I did with K.M Weiland and how she writes for 2 hours a day, from 4-6p.m. It is not an all day affair. Just 2 hours. What would happen if I set an hour aside and made that The Writing Hour. Just think of the possibilities.

For you writers out there, what is the average amount of time each day you spend on your WIP?

22 thoughts on “Selling A House”

I spend two hours ever day writing while my son sleeps. Then I spend whatever time I can in the evening. I average about four hours a day. But there are those days when life/children interrupt and I am happy with that too 🙂

I've just been thinking about that too. If I'd spend at least one hour writing, I could get SO much done. I love a clean house. I'm late when I go places because I get really anal before I leave the house and end up trying to clean everything. Bad, bad habit. But you're right, walking into a clean house is awesome.

I hope you'll get some bites on your house! That would be a huge blessing!

And I'm blogging about the time factor this week too, because it's something I'm really struggling with lately. I do try to set aside time in the afternoon, from about 2:30-4:30, but even then, my writing time is not ideal! My kids invariably need one thing after another during that time! But I still stick to it, and get done what I can, even if it's not the perfect situation!

I spend every morning on my WIP. Just an hour. From 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. I'd love to have more time, but this is my reality. I squeek out about an average of 1000 words. I figure slow and steady does the trick….at least I hope it will!

Selling a house is so difficult. I'm wishing you all the best with that, Sherrinda!

I have gotten in a pretty good habit of getting up and writing for an hour in the morning – from 5-6. Then I try to squeeze some time in during the afternoon hours, but this is when the kids are home from school, so it's difficult.

Lately, I've realized I put way too much of my spare time into blogging, so I am cutting that back in order to focus on current rewrites. Hopefully, I can find some discipline to give writing more time. It's so difficult when you wear so many hats.

I'll be praying for the sale of your home…I DEFINITELY know what you're going through…we had our home on the market from June-Sept and it was CRAZY! (job transfer) We had 75 showings in 80 days…AND…only a few nibbles. LOTS of “tire kickers” out there. Needless to say, it's tough with two children…and a cat. BUT…I did find that my faith was being tested through the process…and through it all I decided to use the time while I was cleaning to talk with God more and stay focused on Him. My faith grew through it all…and God was faithful in His timing. (I kept asking Him why He couldn't bring us buyers sooner…haha…but His reply is always the same…”I know what is best…trust Me.”)So hand in there sister…I'll be praying for you!With joy,Cherie

I have been in your shoes and it was so hard to get everyone on board for the constant clean up. I remember wondering the same thing-“Why can't it look like this all the time? But that wasn't realistic because real humans live here. Wishing you much success on selling the house.

I am really surprised by the dedication listed in the responses. These ladies are serious! I am not there yet but I am working on it!

I spend at least an hour. If you consider the time I spend on emails, blog posts and commenting on other posts, then it would be about 3 more hours!! I need to manage my writing time better, but there are so many great blogs and bloggie friends, that I get carried away with “chatting” with them when I should be writing on WIP!

Tabitha, oh I wish I could turn back time and had the courage to write while my little ones took naps! I sat and cross-stiched! lol

Jessica, sounds like we are in the same boat! (I do love a clean house though!

Jody, your plan sounds like a good one! And it sounds like you have learned to write amid the chaos of children! 🙂

Tamika, you go, girl! Isn't it amazing how much more you can do when you put their mind to it?

Katie, I get up at 5 too, but not to write. For me, morning is the best time to connect with God. It won't happen if I don't do it early. 😦 I think it would probably be an excellent time to get the words down!

Heather, blogging does take loads of time. It is difficult to prioritize and juggle, isn't it? I haven't found a good balance.

Cherie, 75 showings in 80 days? Oh my goodness! That is a long time…and alot of people walking through your house! I've been trying to be patient, but I have so many questions for God right now! lol 🙂 Glad it all worked out for you!

Kristen, life changing is definitely a challenge! When I went to work full time, I had a lot of adjustments and I have learned I have to let things go. I wish I could stay home! 🙂

Wow, Eileen, I'm impressed with the time you are putting in on NaNo! I hope to be able to participate next year when things are a little more settled! I'm sorry to hear about your lappy. ;(

Jennifer, that is GREAT you are able to focus and dedicate that much time to writing. I know some of us are jealous! lol

Ava, I agree, the dedication among these writer friends is so impressive! I hope one day to join their ranks!

Karin, it's great you are able to work your goals around your crazy schedule. I love how different everyone is in how they find time to write and meet goals!

Donna, I am with you! So much of my time is spent reading up on blogs! I'm afraid I'm going to miss something! lol

Oh Susan, I would trade you! I'd love to spend the time writing instead of cleaning. I'm not even able to keep up with the cleaning! I am hoping to be more disciplined in all areas of my life. The problem is I can't focus on so many different areas! lol

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